Pounds of fish per person?

A lot depends on the side dishes that will go with it.

Fries, potato salad, cole slaw.


To be safe, I'd figure 3/4 of a lb. per person. They will probably lose a little weight when frying due to moisture loss.

I know when figuring for boiled shrimp, the usual amount is 1 lb. per person with sides of corn, potatoes, mushrooms, sausage, etc. That 1 lb. of shrimp is probably about between 1/2 to 3/4 lb. once the shells are removed.

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A 15# box of catfish filets can feed 30-40 people easy

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Get a bunch of teenage boys involved and those numbers go out the window. They eat like damn vacuums, so keep the age of your guests in mind too.

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Pounds of fish per person?

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1/2 pound (3-4 pieces) each person is more than enough assuming sides and extras go with it.

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Did the OP say teenage boys??

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He also didn't specify there would NOT be any teenage boys in attendance. I too have cooked for large numbers of people at given times and know for sure young teens will throw off any proportional plans you may have.

And I've always adhered to the theory of having too much as opposed to too little. You can always stop frying when it looks like things are winding down.

1/3 pound would likely do it with typical sides. 1/2 pound of meat is the typical standard for things like steak. Fried food is more filling generally.

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1/3 pound would likely do it with typical sides. 1/2 pound of meat is the typical standard for things like steak. Fried food is more filling generally.

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This. I always have plenty of leftovers if I do 1/2 lb per person and sides.

1/2 lb per person is PLENTY to feed and have leftovers. I am personally addicted to fried speckled trout and just don't like fried catfish all that much anymore. I mean I'll eat it, but trout is better. Hell bass and white trout also fry up better than catfish IMO.

6-8oz/ person.